Trail Running - Portugal

Helio Fumo

Running for yourself, running for others

Helio Fumo was born in 1983 in Mozambique and began his sporting career in track and field, specializing in the 800 and 1,500 meters. The turning point came in 2016, when he discovered trail running: a sudden spark that made him fall in love with the mountains and the sense of freedom they bring.

The Serra da Estrela in Portugal has since become his favorite training ground: a rural and wild environment that perfectly reflects his free spirit. Today he lives in Lisbon, where he alternates competitive running with managing a small artisanal cookie business called “Love In the Bag.” With a degree in psychology and a master’s in social organizational psychology, he is also founding a charitable trail running school.

Helio Fumo running with SCARPA Golden Gate 2

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Helio’s Most Iconic Achievements

From middle distance to trail running (2016) – Transition from track racing to long mountain distances.

5th place at Trail World Championships (2019) – Best Portuguese result at the World Trail Championships.

Portuguese Trail Ultra Champion (2021) – National title over 55 km, confirming his status among the country’s elite.

Organizer of “Alimenta esta Corrida” (annual) – A solidarity event held on his birthday: running 10 hours around Campo Pequeno in Lisbon to collect food for families in need, with over 5 tons gathered in the last edition.

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